Jim Ramstad on War & Peace

Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues. Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007) Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004) Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002) Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999) Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002) Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002) Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Tim Walz on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues. Change the currnet course of action; need Iraq exit plan. (Nov 2006) Stabilize Iraq, if possible, before withdrawing. (Nov 2006) Ensure an achievable mission in Iraq. (Nov 2006) Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jesse Ventura on War & Peace

Independent Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues. We need Saddam as the bad guy in oil disputes. (Jan 1999) Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001) Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Gil Gutknecht on War & Peace

Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht on other issues. Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004) Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002) Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Mark Kennedy on War & Peace

Republican (District 2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues. Must focus on victory in Iraq, not on retreat. (Oct 2006) Listen to military in Iraq, not politicians in Washington. (Oct 2006) Reject “more-of-the-same” in Iraq; favor “adapt-to-win”. (Oct 2006) Wrong on prediction of significant troops home in 2006. (Oct 2006) We were over-optimistic, but making progress in Iraq. (Oct 2006) Stands by his vote for war in Iraq; no rewinding history. (Oct 2006) Iraq is a central front in the war on terror. (Oct 2006) No specific timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. (Oct 2006) We must win or terrorism will mushroom. (Oct 2006) Foment democracy in Iran. (Mar 2006) Keep military option open for preventing Iran nukes. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004) Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002) Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Bill Luther on War & Peace

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues. Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

David Minge on War & Peace

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Minge on other issues. Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Martin Sabo on War & Peace

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues. Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006) Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004) Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002) Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Bruce Vento on War & Peace

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Vento on other issues. Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Jesse Ventura on War & Peace

Former Independent: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues. We need Saddam as the bad guy in oil disputes. (Jan 1999) Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001) Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Mike Ciresi on War & Peace

Former DFL Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues. Defend our country & get our troops out of Iraq. (Mar 2008)

Paul Wellstone on War & Peace

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues. Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002) Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999) Voted YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999) Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995) Wage war on Terrorism, not on fellow Americans. (Sep 2001) Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Rod Grams on War & Peace

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Grams on other issues. Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999) Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999) Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995) Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Walter Mondale on War & Peace

Former Democrat for Senate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Walter Mondale on other issues. Fight war on terror without infringing civil liberties. (Nov 2002) Against authorizing use of force in Iraq. (Nov 2002) Opposed Vietnam War as a ?moral disaster? (Jan 1997) Israel?s ?Land for Peace? needs Arab ?Peace for Land? (Apr 1988) Israel is a strategic ally and committed friend. (Apr 1988)

Patty Wetterling on War & Peace

Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues. It’s time to bring our troops home. (Nov 2005) 5 months to get into Iraq war-so a year is plenty to get out. (Nov 2005)

Mark Dayton on War & Peace

Democrat Jr Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues. Maintain military & economic aid to Israel at current level. (Jul 2000) Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005) Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005) Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003) Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)

Mark Kennedy on War & Peace

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues. Must focus on victory in Iraq, not on retreat. (Oct 2006) Listen to military in Iraq, not politicians in Washington. (Oct 2006) Reject “more-of-the-same” in Iraq; favor “adapt-to-win”. (Oct 2006) Wrong on prediction of significant troops home in 2006. (Oct 2006) We were over-optimistic, but making progress in Iraq. (Oct 2006) Stands by his vote for war in Iraq; no rewinding history. (Oct 2006) Iraq is a central front in the war on terror. (Oct 2006) No specific timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. (Oct 2006) We must win or terrorism will mushroom. (Oct 2006) Foment democracy in Iran. (Mar 2006) Keep military option open for preventing Iran nukes. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006) Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004) Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002) Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Ford Bell on War & Peace

DFL challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ford Bell on other issues. Supports Iraq withdrawal. (Dec 2005) War in Iraq was knowingly sold on false premises. (Dec 2005) Iraq has become a recruiting ground for terrorists. (Dec 2005) Iraq is like the Soviet Union’s Afghanistan. (Dec 2005) Iraq war is Bush’s personal vendetta against Saddam. (Dec 2005) Victory is not just around the corner-withdraw now. (Dec 2005)

Robert Fitzgerald on War & Peace

Independence Party Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues. It’s time to get out of Iraq now. (Oct 2006) Iraq conflict can no longer be solved with military action. (Oct 2006) Iraq war being fought with other’s people’s children. (Oct 2006) We’re experiencing mission-creep in Iraq. (Oct 2006)